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A Very Kairos Aspida Christmas - holy crap such a long post
[Finally, White Chalice arrived in Orb. We will be here for a while, so make yourselves comfortable! Fortunately the oceanic country is a peaceful and prosperous one, so you can spend this time in comfort. Not to mention the high class hotel that was booked specifically for us to reside in - covering a lot of ground, with many facilities and easy access to nearby malls, what luxury! There's a giant Christmas tree in the lobby to put everyone in festive mood, and even though the climate is not exactly what you'd call winter-like, Orb mobile suits are flying around the place and showering it with snow a few times every day. Talk about dedication. Or wastefulness.]
[1 - general Christmas thread, mingling encouraged]
[The Christmas party will be a large and opulent one, with delicious food and plenty of important-looking people in fine clothing. Feel free to join in - or experience the holiday on your own pace, especially since there is so many things to do! The whole shebang will last for more than just the Christmas days, so feel free to spread responses around time-wise rather than making everything happen at once.
Enjoy the festivities! Also Kairos Aspida is there, so if you want to talk to particular people, see below.]
[2 - talk to the Leader?]
[Petar Vukoja can be found away from the hustle and bustle. Apparently he is a private person. What does he do then?]
Ah. Greetings.
[Sports! Sports of all kinds - swimming, basketball, weight lifting, tennis and much more, the hotel definitely has facilities for these and he uses them all to good effect. After welcoming you, the Kairos Aspida expedition leader returns to his interrupted exercise, talking as he continues his physical activities.]
I suppose you are here to discuss the relationship Kairos Aspida and your own crew have with each other? This is one of the reasons for the invitation, after all. I do not predict many of White Chalice to be interested in me as an individual. Either way, why not join me?
In the exercise, I mean.
[3 - talk to the Second in Command?]
[Inessa Alkaev - captain of the Kairos Aspida flagship Xiphos, and as it just happens also Ayame's sister. Finally you have a chance to meet her in person, and what does she do?
Just sit around the hotel lobby, drinking coffee and possibly playing chess. She seems pretty content with the situation, but also with being alone - not looking for a conversation, but willing to respond if you were to start one. The question is, will you?]
[4 - talk to the Jerk?]
[Shinra can be found at the party, alone and sticking out like a sore thumb. The foul-natured Kairos Aspida member has knives laid out in front of him, and he can't help but constantly play and fiddle with them, almost subconsciously. At least these are just dinner knives, not combat ones!
There is a strange blue glow to his eyes. Dare you approach and ask him about it?]
[5 - talk to theTroll Information Gathering Specialist?]
[Biff seems to be enjoying the party, judging by his wide smile, the Santa hat on his head, and the expensive wine in his hand - instead of any kind of appropriate glass, he's using a simple cup with BEST BOSS EVER written on it. There's also a (fake) knife sticking out of his heart, like he was stabbed, with a (fake) splatter of green blood around it on his suit. Those who fought him before know what is the context of this. Others are free to ask.]
[6 - talk to the Grizzled Captain?]
[It's the Friday before the week of Christmas and all across the Orb Union from Shop Lots to Malls, everywhere was packed with people doing their shopping! The hustle and bustle was immense and in some cases some people would downright come close to trampling over one another to get their deals. What was interesting though was that in one of those malls people were doing their best to steer clear from an tall and intimidating figure who was wandering along. Clad in his Black Longcoat and matching hat, neither doing much to hide the horrific facial scarring he recieved; Alessio H. Zyvan was... looking for a gift for his wife for the holiday season, looking mildly confused at the lack of crowds wherever he went.]
[Either when he's enjoying a small bite to eat or browsing through a shop's wares do you walk over to give a few holiday greetings to the Captain of a Ship that has more guns than one of the world's many superpowers?]
[7 - talk to the Crew?]
[Scattered through the very same mall were the Crew - both pilots and members of the ship itself - of the Bastion of Insolence (Plus one - the Captain of the Brachos Class Cruiser which had been present on the ambush). Whether you encounter them eating, shopping or just otherwise messing around at an arcade or skating rink or something. You'll bump into them. Despite being clad in full uniform they're acting like ordinary people rather being ruthless or cold or cruel or vicious. They interacted with each other with the warmth and ease of camaraderie and friendship - light shoves, noogies, jokes and boasts with grins all around - or in one case just looking grumpily out of place as everyone's all cheery around them.]
[Sub-prompt 7a: Indra Constatious, Wate Nimec, Henrika Abrahamsson]
[With Indra, Wate and Henrika one would see them browsing through various shops. Their mission? To assist Zyvan in finding a present for Tatianna... unfortunately while the pair of them make an excellent combat team...]
Wate: I'm thinking a dress, maybe one of those fancy ball gowns? I mean the Captain's a classy guy and all.
Indra: That's a bad idea, you know that the Captain's wife would have problems wearing it... maybe one of those grammaphone things!
Wate: I thought we were shopping for a Christmas Present, not an antique roadshow.
Indra: What? It works...
[They are a less than optimal shopping team with their tendency to banter. Henrika lets out a long suffering sigh, to which Indra gives her a somewhat sheepish and apologetic look. Her stare is icy and he cringes. Care to help them out?]
[Sub-prompt 7b: Ernest Zapatero, Aglaea Glockner]
[With the rookie duo, they're either taking the time to explore a place that would never exist in their time.]
Ernest: THIS! IS! AWESOOOOOME! WOOOOOO!
Algaea: Ernest... get off the lamp post... Please? People are staring...
[Ernest at least has the decency to look sheepish before leaping off the top of the post with a grunt and getting helped up by the shorter rookie. The people around them were looking on in amusement mostly with a few either rolling their eyes or being annoyed wondering why on earth these two would have gotten together. Well, they AREN'T in a relationship - but Algaea would feel rather guilty in not making sure her flight partner wasn't alright.]
Algaea: I... think I saw a food court close by... are you hungry?
Ernest: OH HECK YES! BURGERS AND SHAKES AHOY!! C'MON ALGY!
[She just shakes her head with a small smile... at least things were never boring around him. Join the pair for a meal or walk with them as they make their way to the food court?]
[Sub-prompt 7c: Rando Tujip, Farron Halsey]
[With Rando and Farron, the pair were chilling... or not really. Rando was practically all over the place - unlike Ernest who's excitement was purely innocent curiousity mixed with volume and energy... Rando was just showing off with a grin on his face as he climbed to heights or parkoured up walls with shocking agility. He drew several 'oohs' and 'aahs's from people who gathered to watch his acrobatic feats which merely started off as just boredom, while Farron was waiting down in the crowd.]
Farron: You done showing off yet Rando? I'm getting the feeling your shoulders are getting tired of your fat head.
Rando: This coming from the guy who wouldn't shut up about landing an 'impossible hit' on the Chalice the last time we butted heads with them... heh... besides, the only thing that's tired is your taste in music!
Farron: HeyHEYHEY!! Show the KING some damn respect!
[Rando's just going to laugh and leap off a wall, onto a tree before sliding down. Chip in to this discussion... or if you're Matthew... roar out Rando's name and challenge him?]
[Sub-prompt 7d: Orbrey Keller, Maura Dyson, Frans Cremona]
[In one of the more open areas, three faces that had only been briefly seen in Petar's first announcement can be seen. These three were the crew of the Bastion of Insolence, working under Zyvan's command and taking control when Tatianna chooses to take to the field in a more direct manner. Two of them were laughing and running across the snow - snow which was in fact being scattered across certain areas around Orb by Mobile Suits for the enjoyment of the populace.]
Frans: I'm just saying it's a complete waste of time and resources! I mean, gathering up snow like this and tossing it around when its just going to melt in a few hours? Where the heck's the sense in that?!
Orbrey: Aw come on Frans! Live a little, its not every day we get to have a snowball fight on Christmas!
Frans: Sn-...Snowball fight? Who the hell said anything about a-
[At which point he was beaned at the side of his head by Maura, who promptly chucked another at Orbrey with a laugh.]
Maura: Hold still so I can hit you Orbrey!
Orbrey: Not a chance Maura! C'mon Frans, lets get her!
Frans:... This is a complete waste of time! I just-
[At which point he was hit by two snowballs at once on both sides, letting out a frustrated growl.]
Maura: Come on Frans! Its no fun if you just stand still...
Orbrey: Nyeeeeh! GRINCH!
Frans:... I don't even know what this means.... and I'm standing by my principles-
[And promptly Frans gets buried up to his neck in snow by a passing Mobile Suit overhead. He looks annoyed... then takes a deep breath before grinning wickedly.]
Frans:.... Okay. Screw it. SNOWBALLS FOR EVERYONE!
Orbrey: Finally! IT BEGINS- GAH!
[And Frans just lays into the two who break for cover. Join the snowball fight?]
[Which group of these misfits do you bump into?]
[8 - talk to the Wife?]
[Its the late evening and perhaps you've decided to take a walk to somewhere a little more quiet. Away from the crowds. Perhaps one of the less populated parks or a rooftop. Either way you see a mysterious figure either leaning against a railing or sitting on a bench. bright glowing eyes seem to regard you with curiousity.]
You're a Chalice pilot aren't you?
[The voice was... somewhat human, but there was something of a synthesized edge to it? Either way a gust of wind knocks the figure's hat off... though its grabbed by what is now clearly a mechanical hand. You can see the figure's face though.]
Ah... my apologies... I don't think many people have ever seen me face to face... I am Tatianna.
It seems we finally have a chance to meet peacefully. I am glad it is on a day that the doctors and technicians believe I am stable enough to leave the Bastion on my own power.
[She offers her free hand to shake.]
[1 - general Christmas thread, mingling encouraged]
[The Christmas party will be a large and opulent one, with delicious food and plenty of important-looking people in fine clothing. Feel free to join in - or experience the holiday on your own pace, especially since there is so many things to do! The whole shebang will last for more than just the Christmas days, so feel free to spread responses around time-wise rather than making everything happen at once.
Enjoy the festivities! Also Kairos Aspida is there, so if you want to talk to particular people, see below.]
[2 - talk to the Leader?]
[Petar Vukoja can be found away from the hustle and bustle. Apparently he is a private person. What does he do then?]
Ah. Greetings.
[Sports! Sports of all kinds - swimming, basketball, weight lifting, tennis and much more, the hotel definitely has facilities for these and he uses them all to good effect. After welcoming you, the Kairos Aspida expedition leader returns to his interrupted exercise, talking as he continues his physical activities.]
I suppose you are here to discuss the relationship Kairos Aspida and your own crew have with each other? This is one of the reasons for the invitation, after all. I do not predict many of White Chalice to be interested in me as an individual. Either way, why not join me?
In the exercise, I mean.
[3 - talk to the Second in Command?]
[Inessa Alkaev - captain of the Kairos Aspida flagship Xiphos, and as it just happens also Ayame's sister. Finally you have a chance to meet her in person, and what does she do?
Just sit around the hotel lobby, drinking coffee and possibly playing chess. She seems pretty content with the situation, but also with being alone - not looking for a conversation, but willing to respond if you were to start one. The question is, will you?]
[4 - talk to the Jerk?]
[Shinra can be found at the party, alone and sticking out like a sore thumb. The foul-natured Kairos Aspida member has knives laid out in front of him, and he can't help but constantly play and fiddle with them, almost subconsciously. At least these are just dinner knives, not combat ones!
There is a strange blue glow to his eyes. Dare you approach and ask him about it?]
[5 - talk to the
[Biff seems to be enjoying the party, judging by his wide smile, the Santa hat on his head, and the expensive wine in his hand - instead of any kind of appropriate glass, he's using a simple cup with BEST BOSS EVER written on it. There's also a (fake) knife sticking out of his heart, like he was stabbed, with a (fake) splatter of green blood around it on his suit. Those who fought him before know what is the context of this. Others are free to ask.]
[6 - talk to the Grizzled Captain?]
[It's the Friday before the week of Christmas and all across the Orb Union from Shop Lots to Malls, everywhere was packed with people doing their shopping! The hustle and bustle was immense and in some cases some people would downright come close to trampling over one another to get their deals. What was interesting though was that in one of those malls people were doing their best to steer clear from an tall and intimidating figure who was wandering along. Clad in his Black Longcoat and matching hat, neither doing much to hide the horrific facial scarring he recieved; Alessio H. Zyvan was... looking for a gift for his wife for the holiday season, looking mildly confused at the lack of crowds wherever he went.]
[Either when he's enjoying a small bite to eat or browsing through a shop's wares do you walk over to give a few holiday greetings to the Captain of a Ship that has more guns than one of the world's many superpowers?]
[7 - talk to the Crew?]
[Scattered through the very same mall were the Crew - both pilots and members of the ship itself - of the Bastion of Insolence (Plus one - the Captain of the Brachos Class Cruiser which had been present on the ambush). Whether you encounter them eating, shopping or just otherwise messing around at an arcade or skating rink or something. You'll bump into them. Despite being clad in full uniform they're acting like ordinary people rather being ruthless or cold or cruel or vicious. They interacted with each other with the warmth and ease of camaraderie and friendship - light shoves, noogies, jokes and boasts with grins all around - or in one case just looking grumpily out of place as everyone's all cheery around them.]
[Sub-prompt 7a: Indra Constatious, Wate Nimec, Henrika Abrahamsson]
[With Indra, Wate and Henrika one would see them browsing through various shops. Their mission? To assist Zyvan in finding a present for Tatianna... unfortunately while the pair of them make an excellent combat team...]
Wate: I'm thinking a dress, maybe one of those fancy ball gowns? I mean the Captain's a classy guy and all.
Indra: That's a bad idea, you know that the Captain's wife would have problems wearing it... maybe one of those grammaphone things!
Wate: I thought we were shopping for a Christmas Present, not an antique roadshow.
Indra: What? It works...
[They are a less than optimal shopping team with their tendency to banter. Henrika lets out a long suffering sigh, to which Indra gives her a somewhat sheepish and apologetic look. Her stare is icy and he cringes. Care to help them out?]
[Sub-prompt 7b: Ernest Zapatero, Aglaea Glockner]
[With the rookie duo, they're either taking the time to explore a place that would never exist in their time.]
Ernest: THIS! IS! AWESOOOOOME! WOOOOOO!
Algaea: Ernest... get off the lamp post... Please? People are staring...
[Ernest at least has the decency to look sheepish before leaping off the top of the post with a grunt and getting helped up by the shorter rookie. The people around them were looking on in amusement mostly with a few either rolling their eyes or being annoyed wondering why on earth these two would have gotten together. Well, they AREN'T in a relationship - but Algaea would feel rather guilty in not making sure her flight partner wasn't alright.]
Algaea: I... think I saw a food court close by... are you hungry?
Ernest: OH HECK YES! BURGERS AND SHAKES AHOY!! C'MON ALGY!
[She just shakes her head with a small smile... at least things were never boring around him. Join the pair for a meal or walk with them as they make their way to the food court?]
[Sub-prompt 7c: Rando Tujip, Farron Halsey]
[With Rando and Farron, the pair were chilling... or not really. Rando was practically all over the place - unlike Ernest who's excitement was purely innocent curiousity mixed with volume and energy... Rando was just showing off with a grin on his face as he climbed to heights or parkoured up walls with shocking agility. He drew several 'oohs' and 'aahs's from people who gathered to watch his acrobatic feats which merely started off as just boredom, while Farron was waiting down in the crowd.]
Farron: You done showing off yet Rando? I'm getting the feeling your shoulders are getting tired of your fat head.
Rando: This coming from the guy who wouldn't shut up about landing an 'impossible hit' on the Chalice the last time we butted heads with them... heh... besides, the only thing that's tired is your taste in music!
Farron: HeyHEYHEY!! Show the KING some damn respect!
[Rando's just going to laugh and leap off a wall, onto a tree before sliding down. Chip in to this discussion... or if you're Matthew... roar out Rando's name and challenge him?]
[Sub-prompt 7d: Orbrey Keller, Maura Dyson, Frans Cremona]
[In one of the more open areas, three faces that had only been briefly seen in Petar's first announcement can be seen. These three were the crew of the Bastion of Insolence, working under Zyvan's command and taking control when Tatianna chooses to take to the field in a more direct manner. Two of them were laughing and running across the snow - snow which was in fact being scattered across certain areas around Orb by Mobile Suits for the enjoyment of the populace.]
Frans: I'm just saying it's a complete waste of time and resources! I mean, gathering up snow like this and tossing it around when its just going to melt in a few hours? Where the heck's the sense in that?!
Orbrey: Aw come on Frans! Live a little, its not every day we get to have a snowball fight on Christmas!
Frans: Sn-...Snowball fight? Who the hell said anything about a-
[At which point he was beaned at the side of his head by Maura, who promptly chucked another at Orbrey with a laugh.]
Maura: Hold still so I can hit you Orbrey!
Orbrey: Not a chance Maura! C'mon Frans, lets get her!
Frans:... This is a complete waste of time! I just-
[At which point he was hit by two snowballs at once on both sides, letting out a frustrated growl.]
Maura: Come on Frans! Its no fun if you just stand still...
Orbrey: Nyeeeeh! GRINCH!
Frans:... I don't even know what this means.... and I'm standing by my principles-
[And promptly Frans gets buried up to his neck in snow by a passing Mobile Suit overhead. He looks annoyed... then takes a deep breath before grinning wickedly.]
Frans:.... Okay. Screw it. SNOWBALLS FOR EVERYONE!
Orbrey: Finally! IT BEGINS- GAH!
[And Frans just lays into the two who break for cover. Join the snowball fight?]
[Which group of these misfits do you bump into?]
[8 - talk to the Wife?]
[Its the late evening and perhaps you've decided to take a walk to somewhere a little more quiet. Away from the crowds. Perhaps one of the less populated parks or a rooftop. Either way you see a mysterious figure either leaning against a railing or sitting on a bench. bright glowing eyes seem to regard you with curiousity.]
You're a Chalice pilot aren't you?
[The voice was... somewhat human, but there was something of a synthesized edge to it? Either way a gust of wind knocks the figure's hat off... though its grabbed by what is now clearly a mechanical hand. You can see the figure's face though.]
Ah... my apologies... I don't think many people have ever seen me face to face... I am Tatianna.
It seems we finally have a chance to meet peacefully. I am glad it is on a day that the doctors and technicians believe I am stable enough to leave the Bastion on my own power.
[She offers her free hand to shake.]